by Ryan Guest | Feb 3, 2021 | Completions, Data Analytics, Fracture Diagnostics, Industry Insights, Machine Learning, Real-Time Frac
You wouldn’t use a hammer and a scalpel for the same job, and you shouldn’t use the same fracture diagnostics either. There is no shortage of fracture diagnostic options in the market today. In fact, by our count, there are approximately 50 different methods (not...
by Chris Whatley | Jan 19, 2021 | Careers, Completions, Industry Insights
Jessica Iriarte, Karen Olson, and Mary Van Domelen share their insights and advice for thriving in a career in oil and gas With a combined 85+ years of experience in the industry, Jessica, Karen, and Mary certainly have their fair share of stories and advice for...
by Rair Barraez | Dec 15, 2020 | Completions, Data Analytics, Data Science, Fracture Diagnostics, Industry Insights
You know what they say; more is better. But is it always? For many years now, the most common method for horizontal multistage fracturing in tight rock formations has been Plug-and-Perf (PnP), utilizing several perforation clusters along the lateral section of the...
by Sam Hoda | Nov 18, 2020 | Completions, Data Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning
Automation, artificial intelligence, AI-enabled, machine learning – these words have become a part of our vernacular. And, when it comes to enhancing how we live and work, the possibilities are boundless. The Apple Watch, for example, has an app that checks for...
by Karen Olson | Nov 3, 2020 | Completions, Data Analytics, Data Integration, Data Science, Fracture Diagnostics, Machine Learning
There’s been a lot of talk in the last eight months about SWPM (Sealed Wellbore Pressure Monitoring) with Devon’s patent-pending technology but, have you heard the acronym VFR? No, it’s not Visual Flight Rules. But, if you answered Volume to First Response, skip to...
by Jessica Iriarte | Oct 1, 2020 | Completions, Data Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning
At the most basic level, hydraulic fracturing’s main objective is to fracture the rock to stimulate the flow of hydrocarbons. When completion engineers design a frac job, their priorities are to optimize that flow while adhering to operational, budgetary, and...